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Articles 4 years ago
‘Never Be Game Over’: Inside the Community Still Trying to Solve Metal Gear Solid V’s Biggest Mysteries
There are a small but dedicated group still trying to find meaning in Metal Gear Solid V’s biggest mysteries. There aren’t many of them, but five years on they’re still trying to work out the hidden secrets that will – they hope – fill in the game’s blanks. “Never Be Game Over” is a subreddit that has more than 15,000 subscribers, and since its creation they have broken down the game to its very core in the hopes that suddenly…
Articles 4 years ago
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox Demo Impressions
A demo for YS IX was released on the Playstation 4 PSN shop today. I downloaded it, played it, and now here are my first impressions of the demo. The YS IX demo is now available on the Playstation 4 PSN shop. Here are my first thoughts on the demo. YS IX is a really good looking game so far. I like the graphics, especially the anime look of the characters. YS IX reminds me a lot of how Fire…
Articles, News 4 years ago
Astro A20 Generation 2 Review
New consoles means new headsets, and while there are a surprising number of recently released headsets that don't work on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, we are happy to report that the Astro A20 Generation 2 set is not one of them. After a few weeks trying and testing the product, our impressions are pretty strong.
Articles, News 4 years ago
More Thoughts From Me #253: Pick A World, Any World
There are a lot of games on sale via the PS4 PSN shop right now. When I had the chance to pick up a couple of games for Christmas, one of the games I got was No Man’s Sky. I’ve wanted to get that game for awhile now. The price was finally right and so I got it, downloaded it, and now I’ve played it a bunch. What do I think of the game so far? No Man’s Sky is…
Articles, News 4 years ago
More Thoughts From Me #252: Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! This time I share my thoughts about this year in video games and just how lucky video game fans were compared to, oh say movie fans or tv show fans. Time to reflect and hug your video games or you know, thank a video game developer. Well, we made it to the holidays. Its been a bad year. I think most of us can agree that 2020 sucked and we never want to see it again.…
Articles 4 years ago
Five franchises which NEED a Soulsborne Game
If there’s one thing the Soulsborne games have been missing all these years, it’s hoards of Wookies. Or childlike Hobbits you can set fire to. Or White Walkers. It turns out that the Soulsborne formula is pretty adaptable, especially within the fantasy genre. And, having just finished Jedi: Fallen Order, it’s something I’d like to see adapted even more. Demon’s Souls gave me a new appreciation for the genre, and for the difficulty and perseverance that came with it. Now…
Articles, News 4 years ago
Sackboy: A Big Adventure A Must Play on PS4 or PS5
The Little Big Planet franchise has been one of the most iconic franchises on PlayStation consoles, and when rumours popped up regarding another adventure featuring Sackboy, I’m sure some fans were excited for the possibilities. I’m sure many folks were not ready for the Sackboy they ultimately got, but after beating the entire game with my kids, it’s ultimately Sackboy at his best!
Articles, News 4 years ago
CD Projekt Red Offering Refunds for Cyberpunk 2077 on Xbox One and PS4
If you purchased Cyberpunk 2077 on Xbox One or PlayStation 4, the folks at CD Projekt Red are working on getting you refunds through various means. While the game seems to run OK on PC and Google Stadia - where our own Will Pennell will be reviewing - and runs OK on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, the game is a disaster on last generation consoles, specifically the original consoles from 2013.
Articles 4 years ago
More Thoughts From Me Special Edition: Disney Vs. The Game Awards
Hey, you know that Wild Game Awards predictions article I did? Turns out it was pretty wild. Not a single thing right! Also…um…I only sort of watched The Game Awards! I saw some of it. Let me explain… Last night The Game Awards aired. Also, Disney announced a ton of stuff. I mean they announced new Star Wars shows/movies, new Marvel shows/movies, new Pixar stuff, new Disney stuff. They showed trailers even! It was crazy. And they were live streaming…
Articles 4 years ago
After a Bad Year for Gaming Events, The Game Awards Delivered
Blame coronavirus, undue hype or whatever – this year hasn’t been good for gaming events. There’s been plenty to be excited about, but very little that tipped into real surprise territory. Completely expected sequels, promises upon promises and not much else. That’s 2020 in a nutshell. So imagine my surprise when, just a few weeks before this awful year is finally over, a gaming event actually delivers. The stops were pulled out. Not everybody is thrilled. They were expecting Elden…